Business Resources
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber helps to shape the business climate in Champaign County.
The City of Urbana provides a number of attractive incentive programs to stimulate economic development, support downtown development, attract business development and expansion in target areas, and increase new home construction.
University of Illinois Tech Research Park
The Research Park at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign is being developed in two locations on campus, providing a home for scientific and technology-based businesses.
University of Illinois Extension Small Business Development Center
Coordinates and delivers management programs, technical assistance and educational programs to small businesses.
University of Illinois Extension – Community & Economic Development Programs
The programs identify the needs of communities to build capacity in human resources, encourage local entrepreneurship, stimulate economic development, and create collaborations among community organizations.
Champaign County Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council
40 North/88 West, the Champaign County Arts, Culture and Entertainment Council is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant and thriving environment for the arts, culture and entertainment stimulating Champaign County’s growth and enriching the quality of life for everyone.
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation
The Economic Development Corporation is responsible for assisting businesses with establishing new and expanded operations within Champaign County, assisting existing business and industry with survival, expansion and growth as well as providing start-up businesses with information about the marketplace within Champaign County.
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
Provides information about Champaign County, including Demographic, Social, Economic, & Housing Characteristics.
Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau
The CCCVB helps visitors and the business who serve them.